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Chris Van Cuyk

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Chris Van Cuyk
Pitcher
Born: (1927-01-03)January 3, 1927
Kimberly, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died: November 3, 1992(1992-11-03) (aged 65)
Hudson, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 16, 1950, for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
August 15, 1952, for the Brooklyn Dodgers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record7–11
Earned run average5.16
Strikeouts103
Teams

Christian Gerald Van Cuyk (January 3, 1927 – November 3, 1992) was an American Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. His older brother, Johnny Van Cuyk, also pitched in the majors.

Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1946, Van Cuyk made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on July 16, 1950, and appeared in his final game on August 15, 1952.

Before his entrance into professional baseball, Van Cuyk served in the US Navy during World War II.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Those who served A to Z". baseballinwartime.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
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